Irish Setter Dog

INTRODUCTION

Irish Setter Dogs are Active, Outgoing, and Sweet-Natured dogs they are from the Sporting group. According to the AKC Breed Popularity, they rank # 76. They are the best of both worlds a good gun dog and also a great home companion who loves children. Their energy is off the charts hence are great for someone who loves to run or enjoy long walks also this dog needs lots of exercises to keep it fit and healthy. Irish Setter Dogs are Purebred, non-allergic and according to Google searches their Intelligence level is (ranked 35).  

HABITAT : Urban areas, including buildings, parks, and gardens
TEMPERAMENT : Energetic, Affectionate, Lively, Independent, Playful, Companionable
HYPOALLERGENIC : No
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Group: Sporting. Type: Purebred
SOCIAL UNIT : Family
LOCATIONS : Ireland
STATUS / POPULATION : DATA DEFICIENT (IUCN) Not a threat category, Population, and distribution data is insufficient for assessment

MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE

KEY FACTS

SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION

Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis 
Genus Species – Canis lupus

INTERESTING FACTS

1- They have a long and silky coat of a distinctive color

2- Male and female Irish Setters don’t differ much in size

  • CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME

    Calling names: Irish Setter Dog
    Scientific name: Canis lupus

  • COLOUR VARIATIONS

    Mahogany, Red, Chestnut

  • COAT TYPE

    Double coat

  • LIFE SPAN

    12 - 15 years

  • APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT

    Length: 76 - 89cm (30 - 35in)

  • TAIL

    The long tail almost reaches the hock, is thicker at the base, tapering to a point

  • WEIGHT

    Female: 24 - 29 kg
    Male: 27 - 32 kg

  • BREEDING SEASON

    Throughout the year

  • REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD

    Reproduction: One or two time a year
    Gestation period: Between 58 - 68 days

  • LITTER SIZE

    Eight or nine pups

  • LOOK A LIKE

    English Setter

  • FARM ANIMAL

    Can be

  • FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED

    Early 18th

  • ORIGIN

    Ireland

  • DISTRIBUTION

    Nationwide

  • OCCURRENCE

    Families:
    Species:

  • FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL

    Omnivores

  • TO HUMANS

    Irish setters tend to be outgoing and friendly dogs, both with people and other dogs. Some caution must be taken when introducing them to other smaller house pets however, because they are hunters

  • AS A PET

    Recommended

  • KIDS FAVOURITE

    Yes

ANIMAL KINGDOM